Harvard Science Book Talk: Simon Clark, in conversation with Jordan Harrod, "Firmament: The Hidden Science of Weather, Climate Change and the Air That Surrounds Us"
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When | February 8, 2023 @5:00PM |
Organization/Sponsor | Harvard Division of Science, Harvard Library, and Harvard Book Store |
Speaker(s) | Simon Clark and Jordan Harrod |
Cost | free |
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In Firmament, atmospheric scientist and science communicator Simon Clark offers a rare and accessible tour of the ins and outs of the atmosphere and how we know what we know about it. From the workings of its different layers to why carbon dioxide is special, from pioneers like Pascal to the unsung heroes working in the field to help us understand climate change, Firmament introduces us to an oft-overlooked area of science and not only lays the ground work for us to better understand the debates surrounding the climate today, but also provides a glimpse of the future that is possible with this knowledge in hand.
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Simon Clark is a videomaker and science communicator from Bath, UK. He finished his Ph.D. in theoretical atmospheric physics at the University of Exeter, researching dynamical stratosphere-troposphere coupling over the Arctic with Prof. Mark Baldwin. Prior to this he studied physics at St Peter's College, University of Oxford, obtaining his masters degree and specialising in theoretical and atmospheric physics
Jordan Harrod is a Ph.D. Candidate in Medical Engineering and Medical Physics at the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology program. Her research focuses on applying neuromodulation to clinically relevant challenges, and using neurotechnology and machine learning to develop new tools for brain stimulation. Outside of the lab, she's an AI-focused science communicator on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and more!
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